Cosplay Contest

MAGWest Cosplay Contest Rules & Guidelines

A contest for cosplayers of all interests and skills. A chance to show off on stage, roleplay as your favorite character and win prizes. Get a commemorative sticker for coming to the event for stopping by.

In order to participate, each contestant will need a badge. To register visit, www.magwest.org/registration

Event time: Saturday July 15th, 2023, 1-2:30 pm

Sign up Location: Table will be behind registration

Event Location: Variety Stage, Second Floor

COVID Safety Rules

While in cosplay and navigating the event outside of the contest, face coverings are still required. Any face or head covering that does not meet the requirements above cannot be worn unless it is paired with one that does. The acceptable face covering must either be immediately visible, or be able to be displayed quickly upon the request of our staff. We appreciate your understanding!

During the contest, Cosplay contestants and judges may remove their face coverings while carrying out their duties during the cosplay contest, provided they maintain at least 6’ of space between themselves and anyone not in their party.
For more information about our overall MAGWest COVID policy, please visit www.magwest.or/covid/#face-coverings

General Safety Rules

MAGWest is rated E for everyone so please keep it safe and appropriate for everyone of all ages.

All attendees must follow MAGWest’s Code of Conduct.

No obscene language or gestures.
All contestants must have the appropriate amount of clothes on at all times. All costumes must cover as much as standard swimsuit clothing and must stay on at all times. No stripping.
All props must adhere to MAGWest weapons policy.

Prop weapons are welcome but must be checked in with security promptly upon arrival. Sharp corners, metal rods, or any other elements of weapons that may be dangerous to others will not be allowed. If constructing a prop please err on the side of caution, or contact us ahead of time for approval.
No real weapons, or any item that can be easily mistaken for a weapon, may be carried either openly or concealed at any time in festival space, regardless of any concealed carry permits. An exception will be made for folding pocket knives without double-edged blades that are no longer than four inches. If a prop weapon or folding pocket knife is held or used in a threatening way, it will be considered a weapon. On such occasions, a staff member may take any reasonable measures to ensure the continued safety of MAGWest attendees, which could include remanding the attendee in question immediately to the custody of the local police. These policies are enforced at all times.

No messy props. This includes items such as glitter and confetti. If it's not something you can easily pick up and clean quickly DO NOT use it.
No Smoke machines
DO NOT throw items offstage, at the audience or judges.
No dangerous props such as anything that has to deal with fire, dry ice, or liquid.
No alcohol may be consumed in MAGWest function rooms and stages.
There is no smoking or vaping in any portion of the hotel and the contest.

Prejudging

Prejudging is required to be eligible for the “Craftsmanship” and “Best in show” awards.

Prejudging will be open from 10 am - 12:30 pm.

Location: Table will be behind the registration desk.

Guidelines for the stage

Each contestant gets about 30 seconds to do their walkup. Once done they will simply exit off the stage.
Young kids that need supervision can have their parent/guardian be with them on stage. This also goes for people who need assistance moving.
If contestants want to perform as a group they may. (can be judged as a group as one entry or each person separately. They can decide.)
We, the Magwest staff, reserve the right to refuse entry or participation to anyone for any reason.